Raymond Walker Swaim

Raymond Walker Swaim, 88, of Randleman, passed away on March 13, 2026, at TerraBella in Asheboro.

Born on November 3, 1937, in Randolph County to Jesse Everette and Bertha Bullins Swaim, Raymond graduated from Randleman High School in 1956. He served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and spent many years as an engineering technician for Energizer. A longtime member of Parks Crossroads Christian Church, he served as a deacon and taught the Adult Bible Class, formerly known as the Willing Workers Class, where he cherished the fellowship with his classmates. Raymond was a dedicated hard worker who found joy in the outdoors as a cattle farmer and beekeeper. He also loved golfing, playing cornhole with family and friends, traveling, and listening to gospel music.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Everette Swaim and James Swaim.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Wilma Carmac Swaim; daughters, Felicia Kennedy and husband Toby of Bolivia, and Jessica Cuthrell and husband David of Jamestown; and grandchildren, Haley Williams and husband Logan of Maitland, Florida, Abbey Kennedy of Orlando, Florida, and Shelby, Gracie, and Ellie Cuthrell of Jamestown.